GLOUCESTER TWP. — A Timber Creek High School math teacher has been charged with harassment in connection with allegedly having inappropriate social media contacts with two recent graduates.

Police were told about the alleged incidents on July 8 by Black Horse Pike Regional School District Superintendent Dr. Brian Repici.

Between July 4 and 8, David A. Clune, 34, of Chestertown Road, allegedly sent flirtatious and inappropriate text messages to the cellphone of a 17-year-old female graduate of Timber Creek, attempting to meet with her socially, police said.

Clune allegedly sent a total of 33 text messages to the girl, said police.

During the investigation, it was learned that Clune also allegedly sent approximately 39 private Facebook messages to an 18-year-old female graduate between July 4 and 6, also in an attempt to set up a meeting, said police.

Neither girl had any social contact with Clune during the school year or as a result of the messages, police said.

The harassment charges were filed in connection with the texts to the 17 year old. The 18 year old was advised of her complaint options, but has not filed official complaints.

Clune was arrested at his residence, served with a complaint summons and released, said police.

An investigation continues and anyone who feels they were the victim of inappropriate contact from Clune should contact police at 856-228-4500.

According to a letter posted on the school district website Friday by Repici, Clune has been suspended, banned from having any contact with students and staff and barred from school grounds.